Product overview

Raychem HCH/HCC mineral insulated (MI) Copper series heating cables are suited for use in hazardous areas. They are extensively used in a wide variety of industrial heat-tracing applications, such as long line heating or condensation prevention at low temperatures, and domestic applications, such as under Ã¯Â¬Âoor or road and ramp heating applications. The copper heating cables with copper conductors (HCC) are available in very low resistances to allow for long line applications with a limited amount of supply points when the maximum operating sheath temperature does not exceed 200°C.

The typical maximum power output goes up to 50 W/m. Optionally they are offered with an HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) over-sheath for enhanced corrosion protection up to 80°C, usually applied when buried in concrete. For temperatures in excess of 80°C, an FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) over-sheath is available which can be used up to a maximum temperature of 200°C.

The heating cables are offered as bulk cable as well as factory-terminated heating units to ensure optimum quality of the connections. The offering is completed with a full range of components for installation, connection and splicing of the heating cables.

Application

Area classification:

Hazardous areas*, Zone 1 or Zone 2 (Gas) or Zone 21 or Zone 22 (Dust)

Ordinary areas

*cable types HCH1L2000 and HCH1L1250 can only be used in ordinary areas

Approvals

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II 2GD Ex e II T6 to T3 Ex tD A21 IP6X

Actual T class temperature determined by design

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II 2G Ex e II

Order Reference

Nominal Resistance[Ω/km @ 20°C]

Temp Coefficient[x 10-3 /K]

Outer Diameter[mm nom.]

Max Coil Length(Kg/Km)

HCH1l2000

2000

2.8

0.4

1200

HCH1l1250

1250

2.8

0.4

1200

HCH1M800

800

3.5

0.4

900

HCH1M630

630

4.0

0.4

1100

HCH1M450

450

4.0

0.4

1000

HCH1M315

315

4.3

0.4

1000

HCH1M220

220

4.5

0.4

1000

HCH1M140

140

4.9

0.4

1000

HCH1M100

100

5.2

0.4

800

HCH1M63

63

3.2

0.4

2000

HCH1M40

40

3.4

3.9

2000

HCH1M25

25

3.7

3.9

1600

HCH1M17

17

4.6

3.9

500

HCH1M11

22

4.9

3.9

500

HCH1M7

7

5.3

3.9

400

HCH1M4

4

5.9

3.9

800

HCH1M2.87

2.87

6.4

3.9

650

HCH1M1.72

1.72

7.3

3.9

500

HCH1M1.08

1.08

8.3

3.9

400

Brass glands are standard on all heating units. Other materials are possible, contact Pentair for more information.

Delivery length of bulk cable on coil depends on type of resistance and is limited by max. coil length as indicated in the table on top. Factory terminated elements are limited by a max. weight of 50kg, however to ensure practical and safe on-site handling, it is strongly recommended to limit element lengths to 25 - 30kg. Not all resistances are standard items and as such may not be in stock.

Where design results in higher leakage current, the preferred trip level for adjustable devices is 30 mA above any inherent capacitive leakage characteristic of the heater as speciÃ¯Â¬Âed by the trace heater supplier or alternatively, the next common available trip level for non adjustable devices, with a maximum of 300 mA. All safety aspects need to be proven.

Also refer to the components section for more details on heating units, accessories and nomenclatures.